Hydroxides consist of one atom each of hydrogen and oxygen held together by a covalent bond which functions as a negatively charged ion. Hydroxides act as a base towards an acid and the hydroxide ion can act as a catalyst or as a nucleophilic reagent.

Due to the self-ionization reaction, the hydroxide ion is a natural sonstituent of water. In order to satisfy the equal charge constraint, the concentration of the hydroxide ions in pure water is close to 10⁻⁷ mol dm⁻³.

Inorganic hydroxides include hydroxides of metals, which can work as strong bases are important to industrial alkalis, like sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) and calcium hydroxide. Zinc and Lead are amphoteric metal hydroxides that act like both acids and bases.

Purities include 99%, 99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999% and 99.9999% which are sometimes referred to as 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N and 6N.

Physical properties may include nanopowder, nano particle, submicron, - 325 mesh, rod, foil, and high surface area carbonate with particle distribution and particle size controlled and certified. We produce larger - 40 mesh, - 100 mesh, -200 mesh range sizes and < 0.5 mm, 2 mm, 5 mm and other mm size shot, granules, lump, flake and pieces, too.

American Elements maintains industrial scale production for all its hydroxide products.

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